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Matt Zaddy: 'Perfect Moments' 10 Year Anniversary show   w/ Mike Celia & Angelia Saini Friday, Feb 27 from 7 pm to 11 pmThe Rec Room Square One - Mississauga, ON Matt Zaddy is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his first release 'Perfect Moments'! Join him Friday Feb. 27th at the Rec Room in Mississauga for a full band performance of his first release, along with some classic Zaddy tunes and a few surprises. Matt will be joined by 2 very Special Guests and Folk Canada fav

Kunlé: Ilé L'àbọ̀ & Cabana   Release: March 6, 2026 In advance of his highly-anticipated 2026 album ‘Kunlé – The Journey,’ award-winning Toronto-based producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Kunlé releases his new double-single pre-release for “Ilé L'àbọ̀” and “Cabana” – out March 6, 2026, on all streaming platforms. Kunlé, who (for most of March) will accompany award winner Shakura S’aida as her guitarist on tour in France, Canada and India, states, “Releasing th

Kay Francis: Autistic Girl   Autistic Girl is a song shaped by lived experience — both as a parent raising an autistic daughter and as someone who was recently diagnosed on the spectrum myself. Over time, I’ve come to understand more deeply the strengths and challenges that can come with navigating a neurotypical world. I watched my daughter work hard to manage environments that were often overwhelming — classrooms that felt too loud, expectations that didn’t always make room

The Sun Harmonic: Self Titled Album   Canadian rock trio The Sun Harmonic have released the 7th studio album in a diverse indie catalogue. The album is the loudest project so far, with folk, hard rock, punk, soul and americana influences. 100% Canadian Content, made in Canada. Produced by The Sun Harmonic: Kaleb Hikele - Vocals, Guitar, Piano Dave Skrtich - Drums, Vocals Ian McLennan - Bass, Vocals Tracklisting: 1. Waiting 2. Glory Days 3. Homesick 4. Big City Weatherman 5. T

Just Prince: Don’t Care   Don't Care is a single off of Just Prince's new upcoming album.   It's about a few different things including small talk, putting up a front and a feeling that willingness to understand something, comes with time.

Apply now for the 2026 Developing Artist Program! Offered by Folk Canada as part of the Folk Canada Conference. Deadline to apply: March 20, 2026 11:59PM EST. For more info about the Developing Artist Program, take a look at our Professional Development page. The Developing Artist Program is designed to provide structured mentorship, performance opportunities, and valuable industry connections for new generation, emerging artists from across Canada aged 18-25. Participants l

momondays @ Function Bar & Kitchen   Hosted by Michel Neray w/ Blair Packham, Angela Saini, Rodney Whittenberg February 23, 2026 - 6:30-9:30pm Function Bar & Kitchen - Toronto, ON After a strong Philadelphia debut, momondays lands back in Toronto — sharper, bolder, and unapologetically personal. momondays is not a standard songwriter round. It’s three self-contained, one-person shows in a single night. Original songs. Real backstories. No polite distance. Each artist builds a

Isaac Baronikian: Other Way     ‘Other Way' sounds like if Jack Johnson was an emo millennial dealing with difficult friendship and relationship dynamics. Part of a series of releases leading to a full-length record in May 2026.  For fans of: May Erlewine, Noah Derksen, Leif Vollebekk.

Portage @ Brampton Folk Club w/ Celteclectic Presented by Brampton Folk Club Friday, February 27, 2026 - 7:30PM St. Paul’s United Church - Brampton, ON The next Friday Folk Night will be February 27th when we present the Fiddle Supergroup Portage. Portage is a new “super-group” of five fiddlers and accompanists from across Canada, bringing you old and new traditions in a collective musical adventure. These high energy fiddlers are leaders in their stylistic fields, with roots

Jessica Spurrell: The Gentle Hand   Award-winning singer-songwriter Jessica Spurrell has just announced her sophomore EP, The Gentle Hand, which will release March 6th, 2026. The record features three songs, including singles Sandcastles and The Gentle Hand, as well as a brand new track: Mona. The Gentle Hand (EP) displays a distinct blend of through-composed arrangements and singer-songwriter elements. Inspired by composer/songwriters like Judee Sill, Joanna Newsom, and Toro